Follow Us

Newsletter Sign Up

Long Island Summer Outdoor Movie Nights Return

Every summer, parks across Long Island transform into open-air cinemas as they host outdoor movie nights—weather permitting—and this season is no different with nearly one each night through Labor Day.

Some movie nights feature old movies, while others show new releases. Some are hosted on park lawns, and others take place on beaches—a few are even makeshift drive-in theaters. But, one thing is the same: almost every movie night is free.

“Eisenhower Park is the place to be on Thursday nights,” Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano said. “Grab a blanket, pack some snacks and come enjoy some family-friendly movies under the stars.”

Here is a list of the 86 remaining movie nights on LI this summer. And don’t forget the bug spray.